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Send a group message
Learn how to send a message to a group of people, name your group, add or remove people, and more.
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Send photos, video, and audio
Send your friends and family your favorite photos and videos. You can also send quick audio messages.
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Use iMessage apps
Use iMessage apps to collaborate with others in a conversation, decorate messages with stickers, share a song, and more — without leaving Messages.
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Add a personal touch with Message effects
Send and reply to messages with bubble and full-screen effects. Also personalize your message with handwritten notes and more.
Send effects
Send a sketch, tap, or even your heartbeat
Use Digital Touch to send sketches, taps, or even heartbeats.
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Bring words to life with emoji
Choose from hundreds of emoji to add to your messages. And when words aren't enough, tap and replace them with emoji.
Learn how to send emoji